Recovering John MacArthur Addresses Shepherds Conference: ‘I’m on the Last Lap’

Recovering John MacArthur Addresses Shepherds Conference: ‘I’m on the Last Lap’

John MacArthur, the pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, delivered a video message to the Shepherds Conference, where he acknowledged being on his “last lap” as he continues to recover after spending seven weeks in the hospital. The video, shared on social media this past Saturday, featured the 85-year-old pastor expressing that he felt well, although he noted that his strength had diminished during his hospitalization.
  • The Summit Church Files Lawsuit Against NC County Alleging Religious Discrimination
    The Summit Church in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, claiming religious discrimination after its request to rezone nearly 100 acres for a Chapel Hill campus was denied. The multi-campus church is led by former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear.
  • Fla. Episcopal Church Reaches Milestone with 3,000th Member
    A Florida-based congregation of The Episcopal Church is defying the broader trend of decline within the denomination, having recently achieved a milestone of 3,000 members. The Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota announced that it surpassed this mark on February 16, during the baptism of infants Casey Jane Clegg and Ruby Mae Spears, who represented the 3,000th and 3,001st members of the parish.

Black Megachurch Ends Partnership with Kennedy Center Following Trump Leadership

A historically black megachurch in Virginia, Alfred Street Baptist Church, has severed its ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following President Donald Trump's appointment as the center's new chair. In a statement released on Sunday, the Alexandria-based church announced that it would no longer hold its annual Christmas performance at the Kennedy Center.
  • Rick Warren Faces Backlash for Political Interpretation of the Crucifixion
    Former Saddleback Church founder and pastor Rick Warren faced backlash on social media for suggesting that Jesus Christ would be a political centrist today, based on the fact that He was crucified between two thieves. In a tweet on Tuesday, citing John 19:18, Warren stated, “They crucified Jesus with two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. The guys on both sides were thieves.”
  • Andy Wood Apologizes for Controversy Surrounding Trump's Inauguration Post
    Saddleback Church Lead Pastor Andy Wood recently apologized to his congregants and staff for his comments in an Instagram post regarding President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. In the post, Wood wrote, “Today’s inauguration was beautiful! There were several moments when God was honored, including a wonderful prayer by @franklin_graham pointing people to the Hope of the Gospel.”
  • Chris Hodges Announces Leadership Transition: ‘God's Hand is All Over This’
    Chris Hodges, the founder of the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, has announced that he is stepping down as lead pastor to focus on his responsibilities as chancellor of Highlands College. During a Sunday morning service, Hodges shared that after leading the largest church in the state since 2001 for 24 years, he is handing over the reins to the Rev. Mark Pettus.
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  • Church in Florida Opens Doors for Food and Shelter, Fulfills Divine Calling

    Founded in North Port, Florida, 100 Church began offering free community dinners in October 2020, at a time when many churches had paused such activities due to COVID-19 lockdowns. In a conversation with The Christian Post, Cheryl Reber, who founded 100 Church in 2019, explained, “We're just a small, local church, and we asked the Lord to show us how we could serve our community.”

  • Matt Chandler at Home and Recovering Following Hospital Stay for Illness

    Matt Chandler, the pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, has returned home to recover after being hospitalized for an undisclosed illness, just weeks after his wife overcame a similar health issue. “Matt is home!” his wife, Lauren Chandler, announced on Instagram on Friday. “Thank you all for praying for us.”

  • 90% of Protestant Pastors Reject the Notion That God's Material Blessings Are Conditional

    A recent poll conducted by Lifeway Research revealed Protestant pastors' attitudes towards the prosperity gospel. The report indicates that only 8% of Protestant pastors believe that “individuals must do something for God in order to receive material blessings from Him,” while a significant 90% disagreed with this statement, and 2% were uncertain of their stance.  

  • Minnesota Church Plans Tiny House Community to Aid Homeless

    A nondenominational church in Minnesota is addressing homelessness by planning to build a tiny house community on its property. Church of the Open Door, located in Maple Grove, is collaborating with local officials and stakeholders to develop what they refer to as a “sacred settlement” consisting of 12 tiny house units, with a target completion date by summer 2026.

  • Trump Calls for Episcopal Bishop's Apology Following Inaugural Prayer Service Sermon

    President Donald Trump demanded an apology from Washington Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde after she appealed to him for “mercy” for LGBT-identified Americans and illegal immigrants during an inaugural prayer service. Budde, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, addressed Trump while he was seated in the front row at the Washington National Cathedral on Monday.

  • Rock Church Delivers 9 Truckloads of Relief to LA Wildfire Victims

    A Southern California church has initiated a relief effort for Los Angeles wildfire victims, inviting the community to donate essential items at its five campuses. Rock Church in San Diego, in partnership with Dream Center in L.A., is coordinating this initiative to assist residents affected by the devastating fires that have displaced tens of thousands and resulted in at least 25 fatalities.

  • Evangelical Leaders Call on Trump to Maintain Refugee Resettlement Program

    World Relief stated on Tuesday announcing that “A Christian Statement on Refugee Resettlement” had been sent to President-elect Donald Trump. The statement referenced Trump's first term, during which he established a refugee ceiling of 50,000 in his first week of office in 2017.

  • Max Lucado and Joakim Lundqvist Remain Interim Pastors at Gateway Church

    Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, will keep Max Lucado and Joakim Lundqvist as interim teaching pastors while searching for a permanent executive pastor following founder Robert Morris's departure amid child sex abuse allegations. In a statement provided to WFAA on Tuesday, Gateway Church officials noted, “Gateway Church is actively searching for a new pastor.
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